Tinctures

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What is a tincture? “What is a tincture?” This is a question I hear often when talking about natural or herbal remedies and holistic or homeopathic medicine. Simply put, a tincture is a liquid extract made from herbs. The essential compounds of the plant, that give its medicinal properties, are commonly extracted in alcohol. However, glycerine, and vinegar are sometimes used as well. “Herbal tinctures are not always made using ethanol as the solvent, though this is most commonly the […]